In the News: Man Threatening to Jump from Building
Plus: The former Tribeca Cinemas building will become "mixed-use office retail and lifestyle facility"; steak frites specialists to open on Watts Street; restaurateur Elio Guaitolini; downtown workforce continues to grow. / 4 comments
Novelty Quest: Crab Night
The search for new experiences takes Caroline Wilson Kaufman to the Hideaway on Duane Street, which flies in blue crabs from Maryland every Sunday and Monday in summer. It makes for a smashing meal.
Seen & Heard: Rainbow Umbrella
Plus: Domino's closed for renovations; Swiss In situ's inaugural show will be about zines; postal-services shop closed; signage for YogaSpark; "Falling Water" is back again.
In the News: Opening Date for Deluxe Movie Theater
Plus: Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen reportedly bought in Tribeca; Marv Albert also bought here; Pier 17 forecast; Eataly opens next week; Spring Studios restaurant pop-up; Café Grumpy in FiDi; new paint color and organ for St. Paul's Chapel. / 1 comment
First Look: Inside the New Eataly
The new Eataly at the World Trade Center opens next Thursday, and there was a press preview today. The place is spectacular—and it feels much more spacious than the one in the Flatiron. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: Olympics on the Hudson
Plus: Etsy merchandise at Whole Foods; Independence Plaza North sidewalk construction; Baron Von Fancy-ish signage at Best Market; "slow" sign outside the Dietz Lantern building. / 3 comments
Tribeca’s First No-Cash Restaurant
"It was the best thing I’ve ever done for my employees," says Mulberry & Vine owner Michelle Gauthier about no longer accepting cash. "It was life-changing." / 9 comments
In the News: Another Ice Cream Cart
Plus: Protestors threaten to "occupy" City Hall Park; St. Paul's Cathedral slideshow; Target also opening a store in the East Village.
Seen & Heard: Arcade Bakery Is Closing for a Month
Plus: Schnippers' schnazzy entrance; 433 Greenwich sidewalk shed partially removed; good news and bad news at Wichcraft; 111 Murray is above ground; no parking on part of Duane for 17 days; police barricades blocking bus stops. / 6 comments
Trinity Boxing Club Found a Home in Tribeca
Founded in 2004 at 110 Greenwich, Trinity Boxing Club had to close in the fall of 2015 because of a rent hike. / 2 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 1
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In the News: “The Princess of Tribeca”
Plus: The waterborne evacuation of Lower Manhattan after 9/11; South End Avenue arcade meeting; burglar steals samurai sword; man robbed of glasses and calculator; Eurotrash millionaires; Racked ending its New York City site. / 2 comments
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Why does it take so long to open these restaurants? This family has plenty of money and took over the... — Tribeca Neighbor / Sneak Peek: Ludico Tribeca
The cobblestones were designed for 17ty century horse drawn carriages, not today’s semi trucks, so no wonder they need replacement.... — Living in Tribeca since ‘75 / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich
They're absolutely historically appropriate and a massive upgrade from ADA/safety perspective. We're lucky that a number of our crosswalks are... — person / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich
Many years ago, the top floor (at the time) was a daylight photography rental studio- great view, and of course,... — Robert Ripps / Seen & Heard: New restaurant for Battery Park City
Yes couldn’t agree more to wanting something local and fresh! I live in the hood and miss the old local... — Jen / Sneak Peek: Ludico Tribeca
I also don’t understand how the hotel gets to remove the bricks and change the aesthetics. — Kaye / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich
I’m not a fan of these new crosswalks aesthetically. I find them inappropriate for the historic district. If the city... — Cd / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich